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Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« on: November 28, 2021, 06:46:33 AM »
I've been working on this for a group build on another site.  As some of you know, I am also a fan of sailplanes and have a collection of models of them.
Here, I am completing the third of three 1/32 Revell kits of sailplanes originally made from 2006 - 2009 (Duo Discus, LS-8, and the ASK-21).
I am also including pilot figures for an in-flight depiction.  These are figures from Immense Miniatures, which makes slot car accessories.  I need to re-pose them, of course, as its almost impossible to find civilian pilot figures in 1/32 scale in decent detail.











I should be closing the fuselage soon.
« Last Edit: December 26, 2021, 06:33:11 AM by kensar »

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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2021, 02:22:05 PM »
I've been following this build at LSP and I absolutely love how the figures turned out. They look fantastic!

I'd never really considered buying a kit of a sailplane until the Revell GB over there. They do some very neat models!

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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2021, 06:21:52 AM »
This completes my hat trick of Revell 1/32 sailplanes, all in Swiss livery.  The fit of this kit was excellent and the decals went down well.  I used Immense Miniatures figures that I reposed to fit.












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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2021, 07:45:40 AM »
A family portrait.




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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2021, 09:52:42 AM »
Beautiful work!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2021, 02:50:13 AM »
Three excellent models - and all very graceful.

Stephen.

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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2021, 06:46:06 AM »
Nice gliders trio, they look very good.
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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2021, 07:28:35 AM »
Just beautiful. Bravo!

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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2021, 07:37:58 AM »
Really brilliant work, Ken. And the display of all three is very nice indeed.
Cheers,
Gary

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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2021, 11:19:56 PM »

Thank you, everyone, for leaving the kind comments.  This build was quite enjoyable.  Now on to something else!

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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2021, 12:01:31 AM »
Very nice!

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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2022, 12:26:05 AM »
Very beautiful and elegant, thanks for showing!
Ken, do you have a license to fly the real ones?

Cheers,
Frank

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Re: Revell 1/32 Duo Discus completed
« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2022, 11:10:49 PM »
Thanks for commenting WD and Frank.
Unfortunately, I have never flown in a sailplane as a pilot or passenger.  My interest comes from flying radio controlled versions, which I enjoyed very much.  Every flight is different and a challenge to stay aloft, unlike powered aircraft where you just point and shoot.